Showing posts with label Destin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Destin. Show all posts

Monday, September 25, 2017

Kickin' Off Fall with Festival Fun

EMBRACE change...

Autumn has commenced and that means the season for outdoor events is in full swing! 


With the transition from summer to fall behind us, we can now enjoy all that the months of September through December have to offer both locals and visitors of our festive area. The season starts off with exhilarating rides, exciting games and delicious food at the fair. The fun continues when the Destin Fishing Rodeo begins on the first of October, hosting people from all over as they compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in an array of categories. The weekend of October 6-8 is going to be full of entertainment as the Destin Seafood Festival and the Navarre Fishing Rodeo take place, bringing food, fishing, arts, kids' activities and more.


You don't have to look far to discover something fun to do on the Emerald Coast in the fall. Grab your family or friends and experience these happenings for yourself!



September
26-30   Northwest Florida Fair
Ride the rides, play the games, see the animals and have an overall great time at the fair! Visit the fair's website for a coupon for $2 off admission tickets. NWFFair.com

Photo courtesy of NWFFair.com
October
1-31   Destin Fishing Rodeo
Head to nearby Destin for this enormous, month-long fishing celebration! Known globally as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin is home to some of the world’s best angling opportunities. Compete in the tournament for generous cash prizes or head to HarborWalk Village for exciting weigh-ins, free live music and fireworks. DestinFishingRodeo.org

Photo courtesy of Life's A Beach Publications archives
1   2nd Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament
Participate or be a spectator at this popular sporting event at Destin Commons that benefits Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center! Sets of cornhole boards will be auctioned off to benefit ECCAC.
 ECCAC.org


Photo courtesy of ECCAC.org
6-8   Destin Seafood FestivalThis Emerald Coast tradition brings thousands of visitors and locals alike to celebrate Destin’s fantastic local cuisine. One of the area’s largest annual celebrations, the festival kicks off during opening weekend of the famous Destin Fishing Rodeo, so guests can enjoy two awesome events packed into one unforgettable weekend! Join us alongside the Destin Harbor for live music, fireworks, and of course, delicious seafood! DestinSeafoodFestival.com

Photo courtesy of Life's A Beach Publications archives
7-8   Navarre Fishing Rodeo
Be part of the coolest fishing event around! Fish from the shore, a charter, a kayak, or from the pier to participate in this classic tournament, then head to Juana’s Pagodas for post-fishing food and fun! NavarreFishingRodeo.com

Photo courtesy of Navarre Fishing Rodeo's Facebook page
For information on more events happening this fall, be sure to visit LifesABeachllc.com.

Have a beachy week!

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

High-Flying Fun for All

THERE'S something for everyone...

The Life's A Beach team hopes that everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend, despite Hurricane Irma's surrounding presence. We are so thankful the storm did not have a direct hit on our beautiful area!

Looking at the week ahead, we have some featured, local events that are sure to inspire your inner adventurer.



15       National Drive Electric Week Exhibit
More than 30 electric cars, motorcycles and bikes will be on display at Destin Commons. Learn all about driving electric! Vendor booths, vehicle presentations and test drives will also be present. To learn more about this "green" event, visit DestinCommons.com.

Photo courtesy of Destin Commons.

16       Oktoberfest at HarborWalk Village
Don’t miss HarborWalk’s twist on an old German tradition this fall! Enjoy live music on the main stage, a variety of food from local vendors, arts and crafts for the whole family, over 20 German and seasonal craft beers, Stein Hoisting, games and more. For further information on this event, please visit EmeraldGrande.com.

Photo courtesy of Emerald Grande's website event page.

16       Knitting Class at Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Now is your chance! During this class, you will learn basic stitches and begin a project of your choice. You will need to bring your own yarn and short, size 8 circular or straight needles. The cost is $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Please call 850.678.2615 to register. You can visit Heritage-Museum.com for more information.

Photo courtesy of the Heritage Museum website.

16-17 Fly Into Fall Kite Festival

Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of free, kite flying fun! Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, free kite flying lessons, a family fun fly perfect for any age and special activities at the Kitty Hawk Kites store at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. For more information, visit KittyHawk.com.

Photo courtesy of Kitty Hawk Kites Facebook page.

For more information on local events, please visit LifesABeachDestin.com or follow us on Facebook.

Have a beachy day!

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Reeling Adventures



The summer season brings visitors from all over to THE Emerald Coast to test out their fishing skills here in “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. The Gulf of Mexico offers a bounty of red snapper, triggerfish, grouper, scamp, amberjack and MORE! Local charter boat Captains and knowledgeable crew provide visiting anglers the perfect opportunity to explore the local waters with loads of fun fishing activities. The Destin Harbor is home to the largest fishing fleet in Florida and the best place to view more than 100 charter boats bring in their daily catch.  Take a walk along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk and book your charter experience TODAY!




Monday, May 2, 2016

Top Events for May 1st - 8th

The Emerald Coast is breathtakingly beautiful in the spring, and May has the warm days and cool nights that are just perfect. Here are a few of our top picks for the first week of May…

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Mardi Gras on the Emerald Coast


Fat Tuesday is coming up on February, 9th! So, put on your best purple, green, and gold flair, and get ready to celebrate. Here are a few of our favorite events...

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Happy Holidays from the Emerald Coast!





The Emerald Coast is a beautiful place to spend the holidays, and we definitely know how to celebrate! The month of December is filled with festive events for the whole family to enjoy! We have put together a list of our favorite things to do while spending the holidays on the coast. 

Baytowne On Ice
November 1 - January 31
The Baytowne Wharf Apex Skating Pavilion is a winter wonderland where you can actually go ice-skating in Florida! In December, bring an unopened toy and get BOGO entry. Visit baytownewharf.com for details. 

Toys for Tots: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
November 18 - December 20
Bring in an unwrapped toy and get $5 off admission to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! For more information call 850-243-9046 or visit gulfarium.com for details.  

Zoo Lights at the Gulf Breeze Zoo

November 27 - December 27
Enjoy the zoo while it’s lit up with thousands of lights! Friday, November 27th guests receive FREE admission to Zoo Lights with a Toys for Tots donation. Visit gulfbreezezoo.org for details.

Charles Dickens story A Christmas Tale
December
The Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza presents the Charles Dickens story A Christmas Tale every Friday and Saturday at 6pm. On Wednesday nights stop by for live caroling by local choirs.

The Twelve Nights of Lights
December
Baytowne Wharf presents an extravagant light show set to holiday music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening in December.  

Visit with Santa at HarborWalk Village
December 19 & 20 12pm - 4pm
Visit Santa at HarborWalk Village and receive a special treat! For more information, visit emeraldgrande.com. 

Destin Nights' Santa Claus Pub Crawl
December 19
Put on your most festive holiday gear and strut along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. The party kicks off at 6pm! For tickets visit eventbrite.com.

11th Annual Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Children's Fiesta
December 19
The 11th Annual “EMERALD COAST CHRISTMAS MIRACLE” Needy Children’s Fiesta is five hours of Latin-themed fun! Did we mention everything is free and everyone is welcome? Celebrate the season with this great cause on December 19th from 2pm - 7pm. For more information, visit emeraldcoastfl.com.